Derneck Castle – Lauter Valley loop from Marbach

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Derneck Castle – Lauter Valley loop from Marbach

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Derneck Castle – Lauter Valley loop from Marbach

03:17

46.0km

690m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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384 m

Marbach State Stud

Highlight • Historical Site

In spring, when the foals are out in the pasture, this is a real highlight, and not just for children. A kiosk is available.

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12.1 km

Bichishausen Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

This ruin is worth a detour before taking a break at the boathouse. From here, you have a fantastic view of the Lauter Valley and the neighboring castles.

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13.6 km

Rocky Outcrop and Stream Path, Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful view of the Große Lauter 🌊 - HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehbürzelt« - Premium walking trail - Münsingen-Gundelfingen - LKR. Reutlingen

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16.4 km

Derneck Castle

Highlight • Castle

Derneck Castle is managed by the Swabian Alb Association all week during the summer months. It is worth incorporating this beautiful rest area into your hiking tour, whether on foot, by bike or on horseback!

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22.5 km

Lauter Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Wonderful routes through nature.

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23.8 km

Große Lauter Valley and Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

Transalblust highlight: The Große Lauter has been one of Germany's natural wonders since 2019 and meanders in its natural river basin through green meadows, past juniper heaths, caves, typical rocks and defiant castle ruins.

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34.0 km

Rest area on the Lauter with a swimming spot

Highlight • Rest Area

"Wonderful rest area with grill, seating, tables and swimming area in the Lauter"

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41.3 km

Rest area on the Lauter River

Highlight • River

46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

8.96 km

2.56 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

16.4 km

3.33 km

3.20 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

3°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Radtour im Lautertal mit kleiner Traileinlage

Since I had to go to the bike repair shop in Trochtelfingen today, I spontaneously went on a bike ride with Alex in the Lauertal valley without a plan.
We simply drifted along the Lauter cycle path until Alex came up with the idea of cycling up to the Wartstein ruins.
But before that, of course, we had fortified ourselves …

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